The '''aer''' (Sl. ''vozdukh'') is a veil used for covering the [[paten]] and [[chalice]] during and after the [[Eucharist]]. The [[priest]] shakes the aer over the chalice when the [[Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed|creed]] is read; this symbolizes the descent of the [[Holy Spirit]]. The aer also represents the shroud of [[Christ]].

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The '''aer''' (literally the "air"; modern Greek: Αέρας; Slavonic: ''Воздухъ'', ''Vózdukh'') is a veil used for covering the [[paten]] and [[chalice]] during and after the [[Eucharist]]. The [[priest]] shakes the aer over the chalice when the [[Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed|creed]] is read; this symbolizes the descent of the [[Holy Spirit]]. The aer also represents the shroud of [[Christ]].

[[Image:Aer on a Chalice and Discos.jpg|thumb|right|200pxl|Aer on a Chalice and Discos]]

[[Image:Aer on a Chalice and Discos.jpg|thumb|right|200pxl|Aer on a Chalice and Discos]]

*[http://www.theologic.com/oflweb/forkids/askfather1.htm Why does the priest wave the aer over the Sacred Gifts during the Liturgy?] by Fr. Michael Monos, ''voithou'' of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, OH

*[http://www.theologic.com/oflweb/forkids/askfather1.htm Why does the priest wave the aer over the Sacred Gifts during the Liturgy?] by Fr. Michael Monos, ''voithou'' of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, OH

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Revision as of 19:26, December 6, 2011

The aer (literally the "air"; modern Greek: Αέρας; Slavonic: Воздухъ, Vózdukh) is a veil used for covering the paten and chalice during and after the Eucharist. The priest shakes the aer over the chalice when the creed is read; this symbolizes the descent of the Holy Spirit. The aer also represents the shroud of Christ.